Why do air ducts have to be cleaned?
Your air ducts are the lungs of your home, because they have a very important mission, they allow the circulation of air between the heating system and the rooms of your home. In order for the air that you breathe to be healthy for you and your loved ones and so that you are comfortable all year round, you must have your air ducts cleaned by a professional at least every 5 years.
Your system draws air through the air vents, then passes it through the filters before reaching the furnace where the air is heated or cooled, if the air conditioner is on. The air is then redistributed through the duct networks in each room of the house. Over time, dirt, dust and debris accumulate inside the ducts and mostly in the return ducts.
Professional duct cleaning removes all bacteria, dirt, dust mites and other allergens from your heating system. When your ducts are poorly maintained, you may end up with health problems such as sneezing, coughing, itching and other respiratory problems. The performance of your appliance will also be affected because the system is dirty, the heating costs will also be higher.
Several factors can influence the frequency between air duct cleaning services. For example, you have done some renovation work recently and dust has seeped into your ducts and furnace. You have suffered a disaster, fire, or water damage. There are several animals in the house, or you have had your furnace replaced. That is why the air ducts must be cleaned.
The configuration of the ducts inside the walls and floors is quite complex. They can be made of rigid or flexible materials and are difficult to access. It is important not to try to clean them yourself, as you may damage them. The specialist in air duct cleaning uses powerful specialized equipment for flexible or rigid ducts. Cleaning is done by pulsion, suction and friction using specific tips according to the type of duct.
The dust is redirected to a waste picker inside the air duct cleaning truck-mount unit. There will be no dust during the cleaning process as all openings will be sealed. Cleaning includes all components of the interior of the furnace, the complete cleaning of the air exchanger (if you have one), the cleaning from A to Z of the ventilation ducts including diffusers, outlets, and air flows. An antibacterial treatment is applied at the end by fumigation.
Demand a company specialized in the cleaning of ventilation ducts that has specialized equipment and feel free to check their references. A good air duct cleaning company will give you a cleaning certificate at the end of the work which will also specify the next date when the work will have to be redone.
